"The Message for this Time Let all have more to teach, to write, and to publish in regard to those things that are now to be fulfilled and that concern the eternal welfare of souls. Give meat in due season to the old and the young, to saints and to sinners. Let everything that can be said to awaken the church from its slumbers be brought forward without delay. Let no time be lost in dwelling on those things that are not essential, and that have no bearing upon the present necessities of the people. Read the first three verses of the Revelation, and see what work is enjoined upon those who claim to believe the word of God: 7T 157"
"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?"
Both passages directly address the importance of providing timely and relevant spiritual nourishment ('meat in due season'). EGW explicitly uses the phrase, directly echoing Matthew 24:45.
"We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done."
Both passages emphasize the importance of sharing experiences and testimonies. EGW calls for 'communications from the workers...articles giving living experiences,' while Psalm 78:4 speaks of 'shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works.' The connection lies in the value of sharing personal accounts of faith.
"You who love God, whose minds are stored with precious items of experience, and with the living realities of eternal life, kindle the flame of love and light in the hearts of God's people. Help them to deal with the problems of life. 7T 157.2"
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages encourage believers to be a source of light and guidance to others. EGW urges those 'whose minds are stored with precious items of experience...kindle the flame of love and light,' while Matthew 5:16 instructs believers to 'let your light so shine before men.' The connection is thematic, focusing on the idea of believers illuminating the path for others.
"The articles that go to thousands of readers should show purity, elevation, and sanctification of body, soul, and spirit on the part of the writers. The pen should be used, under the control of the Holy Spirit, as a means of sowing seed unto eternal life. Let the space in our papers be occupied with matter of real worth. Crowd in subjects weighty with eternal interests. God calls us into the mount to talk with Him, and when by faith we behold Him who is invisible, our words will be indeed a savor of life unto life. 7T 157.3"
"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:"
Both passages emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit in communication and its impact on the audience. EGW speaks of the pen being used under the Spirit's control, while Paul speaks of preaching in the demonstration of the Spirit.